Henry Brandon

Biography

Henry Brandon was a German-American character actor with a diverse career spanning over 60 years, appearing in more than 100 films. Notable roles include Chief Quanah Parker in "Two Rode Together" and Chief Cicatriz (Scar) in John Ford's "The Searchers". Born Heinrich von Kleinbach in Berlin, Germany in 1912, he emigrated to the US with his family as an infant. He trained at Stanford University and began performing on Broadway before transitioning to film.